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cabrón — bastard / jerk

Cabrón is a Spanish word that literally means "goat," but it's widely used as a strong, often offensive, slang term for "bastard" or "jerk." It can also be used informally among friends, similar to how "dude" or "bro" might be used, but its primary meaning is quite harsh.

In this song, Elettra Lamborghini sings "Innamorata di un altro cabrón" (In love with another jerk). The inclusion of this Spanish slang word in an Italian song adds a unique, edgy, and somewhat rebellious flavor, making it stand out and pique a learner's curiosity about its meaning and context.

Elettra Lamborghini lays out her life philosophy in this song, and it's all about finding freedom after a bad relationship. She's not sad about it, though. She's having a great time! She likes to party, declaring, "Mi piace la musica fino al mattino" (I like music until the morning), and she doesn't need alcohol to cause a stir: "Faccio casino lo stesso ma non bevo vino" (I make a mess anyway but I don't drink wine). She's moved on so completely that she's already "Innamorata di un altro cabrón" (In love with another bastard), which is a pretty funny and self-aware line.

The whole song is about how she finds her escape and her true self in music. When she thinks about her ex, who never complimented her and even called her by another woman's name, she doesn't get stuck on the bad memories. Instead, for her, "Tanto qui resta la musica e il resto scompare" (Anyway, here the music remains and the rest disappears). The problems fade away, and the beat takes over. Now she enjoys her independence, loving moments like being able to "Girare nuda per casa e nessuno mi guarda" (Walk around the house naked and nobody watches me). It's a celebration of leaving someone behind and finding happiness on your own terms, with a good soundtrack.

Elettra Lamborghini is an Italian singer and DJ from Bologna, and a granddaughter of Ferruccio Lamborghini, founder of the car brand that bears her family's name. She first became known to Italian audiences through reality TV, appearing on Geordie Shore and Super Shore, before launching her music career in 2018 with the reggaetón single "Pem Pem," which has racked up hundreds of millions of views.

Her sound blends reggaetón, Latin pop and dance-pop, often peppered with Spanish-language hooks, and her image is playful, provocative and unapologetically over-the-top, earning her the nickname the "Twerking Queen." She has collaborated with artists like Pitbull and has twice competed in the Sanremo Music Festival, Italy's biggest music event, and off stage she is married to Dutch DJ and producer Afrojack and is just as famous in Italy for her flashy, kitsch fashion sense as she is for her music.